Elizabeth Callow is to direct

“Entertaining Angels”, by Richard Everett,

Production week 18th to 22nd October 2021

 

The Plot:

 

As a vicar's wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour. Now, after the death of her husband Bardolph, she can enjoy the new-found freedom of being able to do and say exactly what she wants. But the return of her eccentric missionary sister, Ruth, together with some disturbing revelations forces Grace to confront the truth of her marriage. Set in a lush vicarage garden complete with grass, plants and a stream with running water, the play is filled with sharp-edged comedy and probing wit.  This play was described as a ‘very English comedy’ with some real emotion…scratch the surface and you’ll find interesting undercurrents rippling the water… how well do we ever know those we love?  

 

Grace says “I’ve made four thousand six hundred medium-sized quiches and personally baked two tons of light crust pastry.  And for what?!” Penelope Keith gave a widely acclaimed performance as Grace, whose bon-mots are quite delightful and very funny.

 

The characters:

 

Grace –  playing age 50s/ 60’s

Bardy  - playing age 50s/ 60s

Ruth – Grace’s sister - playing age 50s

Jo – Grace’s daughter – playing age 30s

Sarah – playing age early 30s

 

We would normally look to cast in around May, but Auditions will have to wait until at least mid June, we feel, so,

 

Expressions of Interest are requested as soon as possible,

please contact Elizabeth on 01737 644753 or Text her on 07974 805 202